Stories about Costa Rica from June, 2006
Costa Rica: Farmers Market Prices and Photos
After posting a photo album of the farmers market in Desampa, Tejas, Rojos, y un Cinco now posts a list of common prices at a Costa Rican farmer's market.
Global Food Blog Report #22
#1: Klephblog, no doubt over-caffeinated, writes "How Coffee changed the Modern World," a great essay about this fruit of the Gods: This wondrous plant is a native of the new world and was sprung on an unsuspecting European public as these shores became colonized in the 15th century. By the...
Costa Rica: New Fast Food Chains Set Up Shop
Responding to the news that fast food chains, Wendy's and Cinnabon will soon be opening in Costa Rica, Tim says that “Costa Rica is not a good place to diet.”
Costa Rica: Grown Men Crying
Uri Ridelman has some entertaining pictures from the first day of the World Cup when Costa Rica played tournament host Germany. In a related note, Bob Glass explains why “grown men were crying in San José.”
Costa Rica: Opening the World Cup
Costa Rica opens up this year's World Cup against host country Germany and “Ticos,” as Costa Ricans call themselves, couldn't be more excited … and nervous. Fusildechispas describes just how many people worldwide will be watching the game (ES). Bob Glass says that, despite Germany's predicted win, the Costa Rican...
Costa Rica: Unions Protest
Bob Glass writes that unions in Costa Rica will take to the streets today, one day earlier than planned.
Central America: A Ride for the Climate
David, a cyclist who has been riding through Central America on his Ride for the Climate has arrived in Colombia where he posts a summary of the first half of his trip with links to videos and pasts entries. Ahead: Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
